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Pediatric Mental Health Specialist I
Pediatric Mental Health Specialist I-April 2024
Seattle
Apr 1, 2026
About Pediatric Mental Health Specialist I

  ResponsibilitiesProvide age appropriate coaching and supervision to patients and families while hospitalized on the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU). The PMHS's work is directed by Nursing Leaders or designee. Incumbents are required to work with complex and acute psychiatric patients and be comfortable in dealing with stressful and quickly changing environments. This includes initiating appropriate interventions that promote a heathy and safe environment for patients, families and staff.Job Posting AddendumWe are looking for full-time & part-time Pediatric Mental Health Specialists to work in our Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU)!The Pediatric Mental Health Specialist position provides the opportunity to grow your career in the mental and behavioral health field by learning de-escalation skills and techniques, gaining an understanding of behaviors, building rapport, and problem solving. We refer to our PMHSs as "coaches" because they have the opportunity to coach patients in various capacities. The PMHSs work directly with patients and help lead them through a series of scheduled activities including skills groups. The skills groups promote new and healthy problem solving skills as well as social and coping skills that are developmentally appropriate for each age group.The PBMU is an inpatient crisis stabilization unit where we treat children ages 3-17 who are in psychiatric crisis. Our 41 bed unit is split into three programs: Child, Adolescent, and the Biobehavioral Inpatient Program.These positions require working a mix of day/evening shifts as well as every other Saturday/Sunday. A full-time employee works 1.0 FTE (80 hours per bi-weekly pay periods) & part-time employees work 0.8 FTE (64 hours per bi-weekly pay periods).RequirementsRequired Education/Experience:BA or BS in psychosocial related field or equivalent education and/or experience.Required Credentials:Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration in Washington State within 6 months of employment.Registration as a Nursing Assistant in Washington State within 6 months of employment.Basic Life Support (BLS).Safety Care certification (internal training) required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter.Preferred:Experience working with children or adolescents in group settings.American Sign Language Skills.Min to Max Hourly Salary$25.09 - $37.64 /hrMin to Max Annual Salary$52,187.20 - $78,291.20 /yrSalary InformationThis compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children's website here: -Seattle Children's offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Disclaimer for Out of State ApplicantsThis compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.Benefits InformationSeattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. for more information.About UsHope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's -- to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECUREOur founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance n

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